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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 590

 1-3                                  In Memory

 1-4                                     of

 1-5                               Marcelo Arocha

 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the

 1-7     citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Marcelo "M. C." Arocha,

 1-8     who died April 1, 1997, at the age of 74; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Austin, Marcelo Arocha was

1-10     respected for his many accomplishments and was a beloved leader

1-11     in the community; and

1-12           WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman and a devout Christian,

1-13     Marcelo Arocha was a member of Cristo Rey Catholic Church, where

1-14     he served as an usher, and was a member of the Cursillistas

1-15     Christianity Movement, the Men's Club, and the Knights of Columbus;

1-16     he was First Eucharistic Minister under Monsignor Lonnie Reyes; and

1-17           WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, compassion, and

1-18     generosity, he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his

1-19     wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those

1-20     who knew him; and

1-21           WHEREAS, Marcelo Arocha was a devoted husband, father, and

1-22     grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured

1-23     forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

 2-1           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

 2-2     75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved

 2-3     family of Marcelo Arocha:  his wife of 49 years, Felice Arocha; his

 2-4     daughter, Dolores Dotti Chapa; his sons and daughters-in-law,

 2-5     Marcel and Mary Arocha, Robert and Patricia Arocha, Emil D. and

 2-6     Carolyn Gonzales, and Richard Gonzales; his brothers, Eliseo Arocha

 2-7     and Catarino Arocha; and his 19 grandchildren and 15

 2-8     great-grandchildren; and, be it further

 2-9           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the

2-10     members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the

2-11     Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so

2-12     in memory of Marcelo Arocha.

2-13                                                              Barrientos

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2-15                                         President of the Senate

2-16                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-17                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-18                                  on April 28, 1997, by a rising vote.

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2-20                                         Secretary of the Senate

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2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate